Philadelphia-area Applebee’s thank veterans with a free meal on Veterans Day

NEWTOWN — For the fourth consecutive year, Philadelphia area Applebee’s restaurants will join Applebee’s nationwide to thank U.S. veterans and active duty military by inviting them for a free meal on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.

The Thank You Movement gives Applebee’s the chance to treat veterans and active duty military with food. Last year, Applebee’s nationwide served more than one million meals, bringing the total number to more than three million since the program started in 2009.

“Applebee’s is proud to take a leadership role in thanking the men and women who keep our neighborhoods safe,” said Jeff Warden, president and CEO of the Rose Group. “Veterans and active duty military are America’s real heroes.”

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Throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, Applebee’s is offering veterans a special menu including some of its signature and favorite items, such as the7 oz. House Sirloin or Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger. Applebee’s will begin serving lunch at 11 a.m. Offer is valid for dine-in only. Guests will be asked to show proof of service which includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, or a photograph in uniform or wearing uniform.

For more information, guests can call a local Applebee’s restaurant or visit www.applebees.com.

STATE COLLEGE — Aldo Magazzeni of Perkiomenville was recently recognized through the Penn State Alumni Association’s Annual Volunteer Awards program with the 2012 Philip Mitchell Alumni Service Award. The award recognizes an individual who has significatnly contributed in the area of public service by sharing or volunteering his or her talent, time, and resources on behalf of Penn State University. The award is a cash gift (designated to the program area of the recipient’s choice), certificate, and inscription of the recipient’s name on a permanent plaque.

Magazzeni, founder of Traveling Mercies, was invited to a recognition dinner on Oct. 26 at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College to receive his award.

“(Aldo’s) humanitarian work is making a difference in the world and here on campus. By interacting with the university community (he sets) a wonderful example for our students for how business skills can be applied to help relieve human suffering,” said James B. Thomas, John and Becky Surma Dean of Smeal College of Business, Penn State University, University Park.

A native of Italy, Magazzeni is a graduate of Penn State University, where he received a B.S. in business and humanities. He created Traveling Mercies, a nonprofit foundation, in October 2007. Traveling Mercies’ purpose is dedicated to helping others, while creating a vehicle to remove barriers between cultures so that individuals can share their strengths, assets and blessings with each other. To learn more, visit www.travelingmercies.org.